Assistant Credit Manager

The ideal candidate will have the ability to drive projects to completion in a fast paced, deadline driven environment while maintaining accurate and precise project output. This position will work both independently and as part of a team and requires a helpful and cooperative attitude, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Monitor the status of customer accounts to minimize credit risk.
• Coordinate collections efforts with the plants on delinquent accounts
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers, review credit reports to approve or deny credit applications in line with company policies
• Support the Credit Manager with duties as assigned
• Daily review of balances left on account after application of cash receipts
• Comply with all provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices and all applicable state law regulations

• Minimum of 2-3 years credit risk experience
• Prior experience with credit reporting agencies preferred
• Experience working with multiple locations
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Ability to analyze statements, assess risk and make informed credit decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently make decisions in daily situations
• The ability to work independently and part of a team and react well under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to work and react well under pressure
• Strong attention to details
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to confidently make decisions in daily situations
• Possess strong judgement, professionalism and accountability
• Thinks like a business partner, not a processor of task
• SAP experience preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Veterans/Disabled